Kidnap
Seen it?2017 | 95 min | Action, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 15 times its budget, but middling reviews (35% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Prisoners, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A mother (in her Minivan) stops at nothing to recover her kidnapped son.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$320 million worldwide on a $21 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 132K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luis Prieto
- Halle BerryKarla Dyson
- Sage CorreaFrankie Dyson
- Chris McGinnMargo Fickey
- Lew TempleTerry Fickey
- Jason GeorgeDavid
- Christopher BerryThe Bearded Man
- Arron ShiverBill
- Kurtis BedfordDel
- Dana GourrierDeputy Sheriff
- Carmella RileyStephanie